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Riesman David

• Remembering (May 10, 2002)

★ September 22, 1909 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Moon Sign
Sagittarius
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Sun Sign
Virgo
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Ascendant
Scorpio
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Nakshatra
Mula
Birth Star
LawHumanities+Social SciencesWritersPublic SpeakerTeacherScience Field-BiologyDestiny Number 6Soul Number 2
Biography

Who is Riesman David?

American sociologist, educator, and best-selling commentator on American society, he was a major public intellectual best known for his 1950 book The Lonely Crowd: A Study of the Changing American Character. The huge success of the book put Riesman on the cover of Time magazine in 1954, making him the first social scientist to receive this honour. He taught at what is now the University at Buffalo Law School and at the University of Chicago, and became a university professor at Harvard. He died on 10 May 2002 at age 92 in Binghamton, New York. Link to Wikipedia biography
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David Riesman — Public Profile

David Riesman (born September 22, 1909, in Philadelphia, United States) was an American sociologist and author best known for his analysis of personality and social change in modern Western society.

Notable works

  • The Lonely Crowd: A Study of the Changing American Character (1950) — co-authored with Nathan Glazer and Reuel Denney

Key concepts

  • Inner-directed vs outer-directed personalities
  • Critique of mass society and conformity
  • Relation between individual character and social structure

Public presence and media

David Riesman passed away in 2002. There are no official active social media profiles for him. Public information about his life and work is found in academic sources, libraries, and obituaries. Some institutions maintain digital archives or bibliographies of his writings.

Recent projects and legacy

As a historically significant figure, Riesman's work continues to influence sociology, cultural studies, and media theory. Posthumous publications or scholarly analyses of his work appear in academic journals and books, but there are no new projects authored by him.

Further reading

  • The Lonely Crowd (1950) — Riesman, Glazer, Denney
  • Scholarly articles and retrospectives on mid-20th century sociological thought
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Which Raj Yogas are in Riesman David's birth chart?

1 FOUND

Riesman David's chart shows 1 Raj Yoga, including Gaja Kesari Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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What do Riesman David's numerology numbers say?

Riesman David's core numbers are Destiny 6, Soul Urge 2, Personality 11, Karmic Debt 14.

◎Destiny
6

Chaldean Destiny 6 indicates service and harmony as your expression. It supports counseling, teaching, design, healing, and community responsibility.

❖Soul Urge
2

Chaldean Soul 2 desires emotional safety, love, and peace. It seeks supportive bonds, trust, and harmony in relationships.

◇Personality
11

Chaldean Personality 11 appears intuitive and inspiring. Others often sense sensitivity, vision, and spiritual presence.

⚖Karmic Debt
14

Chaldean Karmic Debt 14 indicates lessons around freedom and moderation. It asks you to control excess, improve boundaries, and practice responsible choices.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

2002
Death
Death, Cause unspecified 10 May 2002 (Age 92)
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